Treatment Plan for TNBC After Clean Margins: Seeking Experiences

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LV

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2 years ago

I had my lumpectomy for TNBC 3 weeks ago tumor was 3.2 cm pathology showed clean margin and both lymph nodes clean Yet oncologist is suggesting taxaten and cytoxan (T C)and CMF Cytoxan and methotrexate and 5-FU for 6 treatments every 3 weeks followed by 20 radiation treatments. Anyone familiar with this treatment. Supposed to not havr hair loss or nausea

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This treatment combination is used for many patients with triple-negative breast cancer, and while experiences can vary from person to person, many community members have shared their journeys with similar regimens. The potential for reduced side effects like hair loss and nausea that your oncologist mentioned can be encouraging, though everyone responds differently to treatment. Consider connecting with others here who may have firsthand experience with these specific medications - their insights about what to expect and how they managed their treatment could be really valuable as you prepare for this next phase.

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CA

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2 months ago

This treatment combination is used for many patients with triple-negative breast cancer, and while experiences can vary from person to person, many community members have shared their journeys with similar regimens. The potential for reduced side effects like hair loss and nausea that your oncologist mentioned can be encouraging, though everyone responds differently to treatment. Consider connecting with others here who may have firsthand experience with these specific medications - their insights about what to expect and how they managed their treatment could be really valuable as you prepare for this next phase.

Treatment Plan for TNBC After Clean Margins: Seeking Experiences

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